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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS
PPF is a social security institution established by Act of Parliament No.14 of
1978. The Act was further amended in subsequent years to reflect and
accommodate new developments within the social security sector. The main
objectives of the Fund is to provide pensions and other related social
security benefits to all employees in the Parastatal organizations, private
companies, NGOs, self employed and those in the informal sector. Additional
details about the Fund can be obtained from our website PPF Taarifa :- Information at your finger tips
The Fund wishes to fill vacancies currently existing in its Directorates of
Information Systems and Internal Audit. Applications are invited from
energetic, proactive, result oriented and dynamic Tanzanians to apply for
these vacancies as indicated hereunder:-
1.0 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AUDITOR -1 POST.
Duties and Responsibilities
i) Assist Departmental head in developing risk assessment and
annual, plan with specific emphasis on IT systems and
application
ii) Provide accurate and timely information to all external and
internal stake holders concerning information Technology audit
status and other inquiries
iii) Draft, prepare and submit audit findings and discuss them with
superiors
iv) Carry out reviews and act as information technology best
practice source of references
v) Maintain and support IT infrastructure of the audit Department
vi) Check departments compliance to the systemvii) Review the accuracy and efficiency of accounting system and
controls
viii) Monitor compliance of the procedures with process flows
ix) Monitor accuracy of data in the different IT systems
x) Monitor compliance with reporting requirements
xi) Follow up and report on implementation of internal and external
auditor recommendations
xii) Perform any other lawful work related duties as assigned by
superiors from time to time
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a University Degree or its equivalent in
Computer Science from a recognized institution coupled with at least
two years working experience in a relevant field. Certified Public
Accountant (CPA or Certified Information System Auditor CISA) will be
added Advantage.
2.0 DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR  1 POST
Duties and Responsibilities
i) Monitoring performance and managing parameters to provide
fast query responses to front-end users;
ii) Designing databases for new applications.
iii) Installing and testing new versions of the database management
system (DBMS);
iv) Maintaining data standards as set by the Fund;
v) Writing database documentation, including data standards,
procedures and definitions for the data dictionary (metadata);
vi) Controlling access permissions and privileges;
vii) Developing, managing and testing back-up and recovery plans;
viii) Capacity planning and monitoring; ix) Working closely with IT project managers, and programmers to
meet the Directorates plans.
x) Communicating regularly with technical, applications and
operational staff to ensure database integrity and security;
xi) Train other members of the directorate on efficient database
usage;
xii) Monitor integrity of data in databases
xiii) Managing of Data Storage facilities/ equipment
xiv) Ensure consistency of data across applications/ reports using the
databases.
xv) Provide advice on trends in databases; and any other relevant
information to ensure that the Fund continually realizes value
from investments in databases, and harnesses current
technologies to meet the Funds mission
xvi) Respond to database related helpdesk queries and resolve them
xvii) Perform any other lawful work related duties as assigned by
superiors from time to time
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a University Degree or its equivalent in
Information Technology or Computer Science from a recognized institution
coupled with at least two years working experience in a relevant field.
3.0 NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR- 1 POST
Duties and Responsibilities
i) Maintain the Local Area Network and related equipment (Routers,
Switches, Firewall and cabling)
ii) Responsible for security management, user account
management, e-mail systems including e-mail web server,
internet access, systems update, antivirus servers, office
systems and applications support
iii) Responsible for reliability, physical design, performance,
recoverability and security of the LAN.
iv) Monitor the performance of the network.
v) Maintain the intranet and web-enabled applications.
vi) Train users in website and intranet use.
vii) Ensure that the LAN, Intranet website are always properly
secured.viii) Performs technology needs analysis.
ix) Plans, implements, and supports zonal/liaison connectivity (VoIP,
internet links, data links and VPN Connectivity )
x) Perform any other lawful work related duties as assigned by
superiors from time to time
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a University Degree or its equivalent in
Information Technology or Computer Science from a recognized institution
coupled with at least two years working experience in a relevant field.
4.0 SYSTEMS ANALYST  1 POST
Duties and Responsibilities
i) Developing and testing modules of computer applications under
supervision
ii) Trouble shooting and resolve software problems;
iii) Monitoring performance of software applications;
iv) Document system problems and resolutions for future reference;
v) Developing User and Technical manuals for applications;
vi) Receiving requests for assistance from users in pleasant and
professional manner;
vii) Searching documentation and previous requests for assistance
on related topics to establish possible solutions;
viii) Document any finding on the log;
ix) Undertake any other lawful work related duties as assigned by
superiors from time to time.
QualificationsThe ideal candidate will have a University Degree or its equivalent in
Information Technology or Computer Science from a recognized institution
coupled with at least two years working experience in a relevant field.
5.0 OFFICE MANAGEMENT SECRETARY -2 POSTS
Duties and Responsibilities
i) Provision of Office requirements to senior officials
ii) Handling incoming mails marked for personal attention (filing
and distributing them )
iii) Receive and guide visitors, give information to callers or route
calls to appropriate Officials and place outgoing calls as
assigned.
iv) Keep diary of events
v) Confirms hotel bookings and transport reservations and make
preparations for impress accounts.
vi) Supervise Office Attendants
vii) Work with Members of Management as assigned from time to
time
viii) Manage confidential and non confidential letters, reports,
notices, directives and other correspondences
ix) Carry any other lawful work related duties as assigned by
superior from time to time
Qualifications
The ideal candidates will have a Certificate or Diploma in Secretarial Courses
from recognized Institutions and must have attained stage III i.e Typing
speed of not less than 50 w.p.m, Manuscript stage III, Tabulation stage III,
Office Management stage II and Secretarial duties stage II plus Kiswahili or
English short hand 80/100w.p.m coupled with at least two years workingexperience in a relevant position. Must be fluent both in Kiswahili and
English with excellent computer application skills.
6.0 MODE OF APPLICATION
Candidates meeting requisites qualifications should submit their applications
describing how they qualify for the position. They should also send detailed
CV, copies of Certificates, three work related referees, daytime telephone
numbers and email addresses before December 15
th
2010.
We regret only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. Apply
to:-
Director General
Parastatal Pensions Fund
Box 72473
Dar es Salaam